Adding to the Cultural Record:In a guest post on Tej Dhawan’s Substack, Gary Scholten reflects on Principal Financial Group’s startup-like origins and the organization’s continued role in driving innovation across Iowa.
He draws powerful parallels between startups and corporations—reminding us that both begin with bold ideas—and emphasizes how established companies can help grow the next generation of entrepreneurs.
ISU News:Iowa State University is offering a new, online undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity to help strengthen the skills of workers and build the state’s workforce. The program’s first students will begin studies this fall.
Iowa News Now: Last week, Collins Aerospace and the Southeast Iowa STEM Region welcomed 2,000+ attendees to the 3rd annual Community STEM Day. Kids explored drones, built robots, toured labs, and discovered how prosthetic hands come together—sparking curiosity across 75+ exhibits.
